1. Scotland elopement locations - Where to elope?

You should pick a location that has meaning or that will create lasting memories. Choosing to go on a grand adventure is a great way to make your elopement memorable for a lifetime.

Where can I elope?

Almost anywhere. You can old your own elopement ceremony practically anywhere in the world. Some states and countries also let you perform a self-uniting wedding ceremony without the need for a third party officiant.

You can either bring a few friends, ask your photographer, or find a random person on the trail.

Arguably it is the main piece of the puzzle. Select a place that is aligned with what you enjoy. It is the backdrop that will set the tone for your celebration.

Here are a few key points to ponder about that will narrow down the locations. My personal favorites are locations with changing scenery - you can be on a mountaintop and just right around the corner there might be a complety different view overlooking the sea. If nature is your sanctuary and feels like a shelter think of having the ceremony on a beach, amidst a forest or on a top of the hill. You can pick any place you want in the great outdoors. Places to choose from are abundant like the Highlands (Glencoe valley, the road in Glen Etive, castles & lochs), Isle of Skye in Scotland. Rent a cozy AirBnb nearby to spend the night before and after. You will have plenty of time to create amazing images along your hike with unposed, real moments. If you are more of a city couple, there are plenty of romantic neighbourhoods to choose for the elopement and fun things to experience on your day. The elopement can be celebrated with a cake and bubbles at a chic restaurant or a dinner made by a private chef. Think about the experience and then about the logistics. The elopement day timeline can be polished up later. I can help with suggestions or know the locations to go based on what you like.

Meaning

It could be a place where you've always wanted to go or a place that is meaningful to you and can be as a place to travel back to celebrate your anniversary. Sentimental value Think of the anniversaries, dates, firsts, and moments of growth you’ve shared: where did those moments happen?

Scenery

What type of scenery makes your hear stop and brings you joy? the place should make you both feel more connected and in the now. Think of a location that would fulfill the expeerience that that you're dreaming of. Scotland has diverse nature even if most of the world knows it as a place for the rolling hills You can find ancient forests , castles and wee bridges, high mountain ranges and cities, towns.

Seasons and weather

Certain sceneries are at their most beautiful that should be considered when choosing the location. Glencoe and mountain ranges are beautiful year round with lush greens on summer  to burned orange tone sin autumn and snow in the winter. In the lower parts of Scotland you will find certain seasonal flowers blooming throughout the spring and summer such as heather and gorse (the yellow shrubs). High elevation locations are more easily accessible throughout the warmer months of the year. Season also affects bookings for accommodation. Midgies, how is your relationship with cold

Seclusion

In general, the further out you are willing to travel the more privacy you will have. For the best light as well as less business it is best to have your ceremony in the monrning hours and or in the evening. The most picturesque locations attract the most visitors - outdoor enthusiasts and tourists but there is always a possibility to walk a bit further out to keep the amazing views and and have the place for yourselves. The best months with warmer tamperaturesfor being out in the nature with less crowd around is April-May and September- early October. Spring months tend to be more dry months. Weekday vs weekend

Experiences

Are there other activities you would like to do on your day after the ceremony? It can be anything from taking it slow and relaxing next to a bonfire to taking a kayak ride, sailboat. Some locations will be able to offer more variety of experiences. If you already have an activity in mind then it could help you to set the mind of the location.

Plan for Plan B

Once you have selected your ideal location think of any alternatives that you could fall back to if there are sudden road closures, extreme weather etc.